Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3184, Nicholas Gelwicks, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Gelwicks, Nicholas or Gelwix
W 3184
Anna Maria
CONTENTS

4.303
Pennsylvania, Phila.
Maria Maria Gelwick widow of Michael de Gelwick died on the 1st Sept 1816 at York in the State of Penna who was a Captain in the Revolution commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] time for 2 mos Lieut Revolution 13 " Capt [blank] Penna
Inserted on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 286 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1831, & ending March 22 d 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Decr 1833 and sent to L. Godwin
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
Released from $126.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by [blank] Clerk, Book [blank] Vol. 2, Page 368
6. 1, 1853

Translation of Family Records
In the year 1780 the 28 th January dia I Nicholas Gelwicks with Anna Maria who was born Spies into the State of Matrimony enter-
{The word "who was born Spies" signifies that her maiden name was Spies}
In the Year of our Lord and Saviour 1781 the 4 th September was my son John Gelwicks born into the world
In the year 1783 July 12 H. H.

This was translated by Mr. Miller Clerk in Medical Division Dec. 29, 1920.
Translation of that portion of family record that refers to soldier and his children. Nicholas Belwicks and Anna Maria Spiesen married Jan. 28, 1780. children; Johannes born Sept. 4, 1781 Catharina " July 12, 1783. Georg " Apr. 1, 1785 - Maria Eva " Dec. 12, 1787 -
on opposite page are the following names. Johann Reinrich Belwicks born Oct. 18, 1734. Chas Daniel " " Dec. 20, 1738 Georg Karl " " Sept. 16, 1741 Eva Dorothea " " Feb. 9, 1743 Georg Peter " " Nov. 16, 1746 Johann Georg " " Sept. 16, 1751 Johann Nicolaus " " Oct. 15, 1753.
No relationship stated for these last -

Im Jahr 1780 d. 28 ten January bin ich Nicolas Galwey, mit Anna Maria, y n , bester Tochter, in den Hn. Stand getreten.
Im Jahr unsers Herrn und Heilands 1781 d. 4 ten September ist mein Sohn Johann Galwey, auf die Welt gekommen.
Im Jahr 1782 d. 12 ten July ist mein Sohn Johann Georg Galwey, auf die Welt gekommen.
Im Jahr 1785 d. 1 ten April, ist mein Sohn Georg Galwey, auf die Welt gekommen, im Haus des Hn. Vaters.
Im Jahr 1787 d. 12 ten December ist mein Sohn Maria Eva, auf die Welt gekommen, im Haus des Vaters.

Im Jahr 1724. d. 18 ten October, ist mein Sohn Samuel Galwey auf die Welt gekommen!
Im Jahr 1728. d. 30 ten December, ist mein Sohn Daniel Galwey, auf die Welt gekommen!
Im Jahr 1741. d. 16 ten September, ist mein Sohn George Ernst Galwey, auf die Welt gekommen!
Im Jahr 1742. d. 9 ten February, ist mein Sohn Emma Veronika Galwey, auf die Welt gekommen!
Im Jahr 1746. d. 16 ten November, ist mein Sohn George Samuel Galwey, auf die Welt gekommen!
Im Jahr 1751. d. 16 ten September, ist mein Sohn Johann George Galwey, auf die Welt gekommen!
Im Jahr 1753. d. 15 ten October, ist mein Sohn Johann Nicolaus Galwey, auf die Welt gekommen!

State of Pennsylvania } York County - } S.
On this the 25 th day of September 1845— Personally appeared in Open Court Mary Mooningston of said County who being first duly sworn according to law Doth on her Oath make the following decla- -ration in the name of and as the only surviving Child of Anna Maria Gelwicks (sometimes spelled Gel- -wick) in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836— That the said Anna Maria Gelwicks was in her lifetime the Widow of Captain Adairick Nicholas Gelwicks and at the time of her death was aged about seventy- nine years— That the said Nicholas Gelwicks was during the Revolutionary War a Lieutenant in the Militia of York County aforesaid and in that Capacity marched from said County by Philadelphia towards New York under Captain Eichelberger and Colonel McCallister— The Company this declarant believes was stationed at a place called Amboy for sometime, and after remaining in service two months was discharged— She further declares that after her father the said Nicholas Gelwicks had served as a Lieutenant he was appointed a Captain of Militia, and to the best of her belief he served with the Army with his company in 1776, —in August and September 1777, and was engaged in the Battle of Brandywine— That she thinks he also served with the Army in 1778 with his company towards Philadelphia, and on the Delaware river, and in a skirmish in which he was engaged with the British she has heard her father say that his company were compelled to retreat through a Creek when they were pursued by the British, and that this occurred she believes in the spring of 1779, it was during

the high water of the season as she has heard her father say that his Lieutenant whose name was Woods was in danger of drowning - She also believes that at one time he was stationed with his company in New Jersey at a place called Red Bank fort or Red Bank Island, and that towards the end of the war he the said Captain Gelwicks was engaged acting as an escort to some British prisoners who were marched through this section of Pennsylvania, and that the time said Nicholas Gelwicks was in service was for a period of two months each time - She believes and that how long or how often he was in service she does not know. That the said Anna Maria was married to the said Nicholas Gelwicks on or about the 29 th day of January 1780 as will appear by the accompanying piece of paper upon which in the hand writing she thinks of the said Nicholas Gelwicks appears a family Record Containing the date of the marriage of the said Nicholas and Anna Maria the father and mother of this declarant - The said family record having been written on a blank leaf of the family Bible of the said Nicholas Gelwicks and taken therefrom, and that the said family Bible has been constantly kept in the possession of her mother the said Anna Maria, and after her death in the possession of this declarant -
That the said Nicholas Gelwicks the husband of the said Anna Maria died on or about the 1 st day of September 1816, and that the said Anna Maria died on or about the 22 nd day of March 1838, and that she remained the widow of the said Nicholas Gelwicks until the day of her death - She further declares that she is the only surviving child of the said Nicholas Gelwicks and Anna Maria his wife who both died in York County aforesaid as will appear by the proof herewith annexed - And that she has no documentary proof of the service above set forth -
Sworn and Subscribed in } Open Court Before Me } W. Mendenhall
Mary Morning Star

State of Pennsylvania York County. } ss.
I William Hgenfritz Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County Do hereby Certify that the two interlineations on the last page of the foregoing declaration were made before the execution thereof - And that satisfactory evidence was on this the twenty fifth day of September 1845 adduced to said Court that Nicholas Gelwicks names in said Declaration died on or about the 22 nd day of March 1838 in said County leaving but one child namely Mary Morningstar now living in York County Pennsylvania - Said Mary having married Henry Morningstar who is now dead. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand and Seal of Office this Twenty fifth

State of Pennsylvania } York county - }
I William Algenfritz Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that the two interlineations on the last page of the foregoing declaration were made before the signature thereof - And that satisfactory evidence was on this the Twentyfifth day of September 1845 adduced to said court that Nicholas Gelwicks named in said Declaration died on or about the first day of September A.D. 1816 - That Anna Maria Gelwicks also named therein died on or about the 22 nd day of March 1838 in said county leaving but one child namely Mary Morningstar now living in York county Pennsylvania - Said Mary having married Henry Morningstar who is now dead - And it also appears to said court that said Anna Maria Gelwicks did not intermarry after the death of said Nicholas, but remained a widow until she died - In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and seal of Office this 25 th day of September A.D. 1845 -
W. Algenfritz Pro.
I William Algenfritz Prothonotary as aforesaid do certify that the two interlineations on the last page of the foregoing Declaration were made before signing and swearing to the same - In Testimony Whereof I hereunto set my Hand and seal of Office the day and year last above mentioned -
W. Algenfritz Pro.
6699

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C.
Dec. 29,
1920
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Nicholas Geluricki or Gelurif a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his daughter's (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. W. 3184
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 Lieut. 1st of York Co. Militia Richard McCallister Pa.   1777 Capt. of York Co. Militia James Thompson "   Henry Shagle "   and served at various times up to and including 1783.  
Battles engaged in, Brandywine - a skirmish
Residence of soldier at enlistment, York Co. Pa.
Date of application for pension, by dau. Mrs. Mary Morning Star Sept. 25, 1845.
Residence at date of application, of dau. York Co. Pa.
Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: Sol. man Jan. 28, 1780 Anna Maria Spiessman He d. in York Co. Pa. Sept. 1, 1816 & she died in York Co. Pa. Mar. 22, 1838, aged about 79 yrs. Children: Johannes b. Sept. 4, 1781; Catharina b. July 12, 1783; Georg b. Apl. 1, 1785; and Maria Eva, or Mary, widow of Henry Morning Star b. Dec. 12, 1787. The claim was allowed.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Hist. a Mrs. A. McKillop n. 8" P. St. N.B. n. Kille
1950, Dec. 29 Hist- Chas. E. Manger-En
WIDOW, &c.
July 13/95 The Extinguished Washington
Army File No.
3184
Anna Maria Belwick
Widow
Nicholas Belwick
Capt. Rev. War
Act: July 4, 1836
Index:—Vol. A , Page 268
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No. 6599
Anna Maria Gilinch, decd Maw of Nicholas Pa
act 4 July 1836
Adm o ?
Mrs Lieutenant $26.66 5" Capt- 100.00 126.66.
from 4 March 1831 to 22 March 1838. the day of her death payable to Mary Morningstar one, surviving Child of Anna Maria Gilinch, decd.
Thomas P. Potts
Yale Pa

Pennsylvania 4303
26 Nov. 45 Recd to act by letter
Anna Maria Gelwick, deceased, widow of Nicholas Gelwick,
who died on the 1st: September, 1816, of York Co in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Lieut Capt: in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt: - commanded by Col: McAlister in the Pennsylvania line for 2 months, Lieutenant time for 5 - Captain - 3
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 126 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day March, 1831. & Ending 22 March,
Certificate of Pension issued the 211 day of Nov: 1845 - and sent to Thos. B. Pett, York, Pa.
means to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$892.92
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 32 }
Recorded by Will Stewart Clerk Book 6 Vol. 1 - Page 153

Anne Maria Geluchs widow of Nicholas Pr. Adm. $125.66 as Leuk & Capt.
S. Godwin Present

County of Adams State of Pennsylvania
I, Mary Morningstar, only child of Mary Gelnicks, and Nicholas Gelnicks who was a captain of the War of the Revolution from York County, Pennsylvania, do constitute and appoint S. Godwine, Esq. of Alexandria, Virginia, my attorney to prosecute before the Pension Office at Washington City - the claim which has been allowed for my father's services to me, as the only heir of Mary Gelnicks for increase of pension (believing that my father served more than two years) and that my mother was only allowed $125.00 per annum
Given under my hand and seal at East Berlin, this 26 th day of September A.D. 1853
Witness
Johnicking
George Schwartz
Mary Morningstar

Adams County, Penn o East Berlin, November 7 th 1853 S. Goodwin, Esq. - Dear Sir:
Yours of the 31 st ult o is before me, in answer to which I will here say, that if you recover any thing on my claim for increase as the only child of Mr. & Mrs. Gelmick, I wish the same made payable at Washington instead of Philadelphia - I can draw the same as well (by power of attorney or otherwise) at the former place as at the latter.
Yours with great Respect.
Mary Morningstar

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  ✓ 1776  Nicholas, Gervais  Lt 1 st Co.  Col. McCallister    * 1777  3 rd Sept. 1777  " 13 Capt.  Col. Thompson.    * 1778  Apl.  " 14. Capt.  Col. Mayle.    1783  —  " 8 Capt.  Col. Chambers.    * 1778  29 March  " 14 Capt.  Col. McCallister.    1778  23 Oct.  " 15 Capt.  "    1779  11 Feby.  " 16 Capt.  "    * 1777  3 rd Sept.  " 13 Capt.  Col. Thompson.    1777  5 th July  " 12 Capt.  Col. Mayle.    * 1778  Apl.  " 14 Capt.  " "    1781  1 st July  " 7 Capt.  Special duty 1 month.  

26.66
40.00
2 mos. Ld. $26.66 13 " Capt. 260.00
286.66
126.66
160.00

  1776. Lieutenant Witnesses E Zeigler Blatzinger 2   1777. Capt. 5 th July. Blatzinger 2   1777. Capt. 3 rd Sept. 2   1778. Capt. 29 th March April. 2   1778. Capt. 23 rd Oct. v Beyer Discharge. 2   1779. Capt. 11 th July. 2   1781. Capt. 1 st July. 1 Month Special duty. 1   1783. Capt. 2 
 Months 15.

Brief in the case of Anna Maria Gelwick, dec d widow of Nicholas York — County and State of Pennsylvania . act 4 th July 1836.
Claim, (“ original ,” or “ for increase .”)
Proof exhibited, (if original .)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Nicholas Gelwick served two months as a Lieutenant, and thirteen months as a Captain in the York County Militia of Pennsylvania — proved by Emanuel Zeigler, G. Ck. Blintinger, Auditor General and Secretary of State of Pennsylvania.
Nicholas and Anna Maria married 28 th Jany. 1780. proved by Family Record.
Nicholas died September 1816 — proved by Mary Morningstar.
Anna Maria died 22 d March 1838 — proved by Mary Morningstar.
Mary Morningstar only surviving child of Nicholas and Anna Maria Gelwick — proved by Mary Morningstar, Order of York County Court. H.C.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
This claim with the exception of the service, was admitted with the above proof. It is now shown that Nicholas served in addition at least eight months as Captain.
Name and residence of Agent
S. Godwin Ely
Washington, D.C.
Charles H. Rhett
Examining Clerk.

Payment to be made at by Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Vol. Page by
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
is entitled to receive _____ dollars and _____ cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the _____ and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Payment to be made at Philadelphia, Penna.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 24 th — day of Nov. — one thousand eight hundred and forty-five —————
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Dr R. Penna.
Oct r 31 st 1843-
Sir,
A few days since I enclosed to your Office the Application of Mary Morningstar Claiming her mother's pension accompanied by several affidavits, certificates &c proving the service of the Officer -
The enclosed Affidavit of George M. Blintinger relating to the same case I forward to be used in supporting it - There is also accompanying a translation of the family record, upon which the marriage &c appears in German
Respectfully yours &c
Thos. P. Penna
J. L. Edwards Esq Commr. of Pensions -
Recd Oct 31/43

Anna Maria Gelwicks die? widow of Nicholas.
Pennsylvania. Admitted.
Act 4 th July 1836.
2 months Lieutenant $26.66 13 months Captain. 260. — $286.66
At the rate of $286.66 per annum from 4 th March 1831, to 22 nd March 1838 (when she died), deducting former payments at the rate of $126.66 for the same period.
Pay, Mary claiming star, only surviving child.
Certificate to, S. Godwin Esq. Washington. D.C.

Anna Maria Gellwitz-
The claimant says that her father served in 1776, in August and September, 1777, and was in the battle of Brandywine. He served in 1778 towards Philadelphia and on the Delaware. Her heard him mention circumstances of a tour performed, she thinks, in 1779. He was at one time stationed at Red Bank Fort in N. J. Towards the close of the war he acted as escort to prisoners through Pa. Does not know all of his services. The tours she mentions would amount to 12 months.
Emmanuel Zeigler served to a tour in 1776. This was as Lieutenant.
G. M. Blintzinger served to a tour performed by him in 1776 as Lieutenant, part of the time at Amboy, N. J. Also to a tour performed by him as Captain in 1777.
The discharge of F. Boyer by A. Gellwitz, Capt. October, 1778, shows another tour of 2 months.
He is returned as Capt. in April 1778-
As Captain 5 July, 1777.
As Captain 3 Sept. 1777.
As Captain in charge of 1780
Concentration prisoner 1 month 1780
This is the last evidence in the case.

  Freyle and Blintinger show in '76  2 Mo. Lt.    Blintinger & the record show in '77  2 " Capt.    The record shows another turn in '77  2 " "    " " " 1 turn in Apr '78  2 " "    " " " 1 in Oct '78  2 " "    " " " 1 in '80  1.  
Making 2 months as Lieutenant and 9 months as Captain. In the former computation all these turns must have been allowed, but are set down as turns of 1 month per Captain, instead of 2 months, the true duration of them; under the law , which was special service in guarding prisoners. The evidence now filed shows him
Lieutenant in 1876, a turn already allowed.
Captain, 3 d Lt. 1877, a turn before shown.
" Apr 1878 - " " " "
" 1883, which is additional.
" from Oct 29. 1878, already shown -
" " Oct 23. 1878, " "
" " July 11. 1879, which is additional.
These three last are shown to be actually turns as the company was then mounted, and in fact the returns are of themselves evidence that the company was then in service.
Taking the 9 months shown by the previous testimony and the 4 months additional shown by this, he should be presumed a Lieutenant 2 months and a Captain 13 months -

Pennsylvania York, Oct r 27. 1845.
Sir,
I enclose you a declaration made by Mrs Mary Morningstar under the Act of July 4. 1836 Claiming the Pension to which her mother in her lifetime was entitled, with several affidavits &c
The Affidavit of George M. Blintzinger shows that the Officer for whose service the claim is made performed a tour of duty as Lieutenant of the York County militia in 1776 -
That he was afterwards made a Captain and in 1777 in that grade left his residence then about 2 miles from Hanover on another tour to join the Army; that he knew some of the men who marched away with him &c
One of the enclosed certificates an extract from the Secretary's Office at Harrisburg shows that Capt Nicholas Calwix of the York County militia was in service at Wilmington about the time of the Battle of Brandywine - The declarant swears that her father Capt Gelwicks was in the Battle of Brandywine, and Blintzinger's Affidavit also sets forth that the year he left home for the Army was in 1777 the same year the Battle took place - The affidavit of Emanuel Giegler shows that in 1776 Capt Gelwicks left his residence then in Hanover with his Company

equipped for service to join the Army and that they were absent two months, this was the year of the Battle on Long Island.
The discharge enclosed given by Capt. Gelwicks to one of his soldiers shows that he also performed a tour of duty in 1778 - On account of the discharge being very fragile, I have pasted it on a piece of paper, and forward it just as it was delivered to me by Mr. Boyer -
Enclosed are also several Certificates from the Secretary's Office at Harrisburg showing that Nicholas Gelwicks and Gelwige was on the return of Militia Officers as Captain -
One of the Certificates shows that Capt. Nicholas Gelwicks was in service at Wilmington a few days previous to the Battle of Brandywine, and another showing a return of Companies, teams, and wagons called out to escort prisoners in 1781 -
Attached to the declaration is also the proof of the marriage of Nicholas Gelwicks to Anna Maria his wife on the 29 th January 1780. And by reference to the Affidavit of George M. Blinzinger it will be perceived that Anna Maria Gelwicks was the widow of Captain Nicholas Gelwicks the Officer, and that Mary Morningstar is their daughter - The declaration and Testimony enclosed presents all the facts of the case which can be obtained

Very particular and diligent search has been made in order to discover every pertinent fact of the service, dates, marriage &c and the enclosed it is believed contains all that can be furnished furnished -
Very Respectfully yours &c
Thos. P. Potts
The affidavit of George M. Blintinger I will forward in a day or two, the Justice made several interlineations and I returned it to him for the purpose of having it executed over again -
J. P. Potts
To J. L. Edwards Esq Commr of Pensions

Officers in the Minute Men of York County. 1776.
Richard McCallister Colonel Thomas Hartley Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Geluix , Lieutenant, First Company.
Richard McCallister Col appointed Lieutenant of York County, March 1777.
Return of the Regiment of Militia for the County of York. First Class commanded by Colonel James Thompson.
Companies.
Capt. William Dodds.
" Samuel Ferguson
" Nicholas Geluix .
Wilmington September 3 rd 1777.
Lock Sproull M c M G of P.
Return of York County Militia April 1778.
Eighth Battalion York County Militia commanded by
Col Henry Slagle
Maj Joseph Lilly
First Company
Captain Nicholas Geluix .

Return of York County Militia
1783.
First Battalion
Lieut Col James Chamberlain Maj John Burner. Captain William Dodds. " Nicholas Selwiz. 2

Secretary's Office
Pennsylvania S.S.
I do hereby certify that the foregoing and annexed is a true and correct Extract of the Original Papers now on file in this office
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Secretary's Office to be affixed at Harrisburg this Third day of December Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
La Black Secy Com'ty

No 6599
Anna Maria G. Dincksdal Widow of Nicholas Pa
act 4 July 1836
Married — 1780
Instead died Sept. 1816
Widow died 22 March 1838

State of Pennsylvania } York County } S.D.
On this the twenty seventh day of October 1845- Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County George M. Blintzinger who being duly sworn according to Law doth say that in the Revolutionary War in the year 1776 he was out as a Militia Man in the Company of Captain Eichelberger under Colonel McCallister of which Company Nicholas Gelwicks was a Lieutenant. Said Gelwicks served in that grade part of the time at Amboy in New Jersey, this deponent was in service in said Company he believes for a period of two months during which time said Gelwicks served therein as Lieutenant.
Afterwards said Gelwicks was made a Captain of Militia in the place of Captain Eichelberger, Deponent recollects that he marched with his company from his residence which was then about two miles from Hanover in said County to join the Army- this he believes was in 1777- This deponent however did not then march, but he recollects that the said Captain Gelwicks and some of his company whom he knew did march away to join the Army- deponent lived at that time in Hanover and said Gelwicks about two miles therefrom- he thinks he was absent two months this time- Deponent further says that he was personally acquainted with Anna Maria Gelwicks while living- She was the widow of said Captain Gelwicks, and further that he is personally acquainted with Mary Morningstar

who has applica for the Pension due her mother the said Anna Maria Galvicks, and that she is the daughter of Sai a Captain Galvicks and Anna Maria his widow now deceased. Said Galvicks in his lifetime was once Sheriff of York county aforesaid Geo. McBlintzinger
Sworn and Subscribed Before Me Michl Bucher J.P.
I Michael Bucher Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Do certify that George Mc. Blintzinger before named is a person entitled to Credibility and Belief—
Michl Bucher
State of Pennsylvania York County } ss.
I William Ilgenfritz Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of York aforesaid. Do certify that Michael Bucher whose name appears to the foregoing Affidavit and Certificate is, and at the time of the Execution thereof was, an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Affixed my seal of Office this Thirtieth day of October A.D. 1845— W. Ilgenfritz Prothonotary

State of Pennsylvania Adams County } ss
On this the Twentith day of October 1845. Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County Emanuel Ziegler who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that in the Revolutionary War he was in the service of the United States as a Militia man that he was acquainted with Captain Nicholas Gelwick of the York County Militia - Said Gelwick was a Cap- tain and although this deponent did not march under him, he remembers that at a time during the Revolution he saw him march away with his company equipped for service from Hanover where he lived, to join the army, this deponent thinks that this was in the year 1776 and to the best of his belief he was absent about 2 months It was the year of the Battle on Long Island. E. Ziegler
Sworn to and subscribed Before me this 20 th day of Oct r 1845 -
I certify that Emanuel Ziegler before named is a person entitled to credibility and belief

State of Pennsylvania Adams County ss 3
I Joel B. Baumer Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County do certify that Joel B. Baumer Esq. before whom the foregoing proceedings were had is and was at the time of doing the same one of Common Pleas Justices of the peace duly elected commissioned and qualified as such and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Gettysburg the 20 th day of October A D 1845
J. Baumer Proth ry

The eighth Battalion Henry Stagle Co.
   First Second Third Fourth     Nich o Gelvix Fred k Kurtz   Adams Scupard   George Gelvix   Henry Fetty Charles Fontino  
Commissions made out agreeable to the above return and dated fifth July 1777. and sent to Col d McCallister by William Forney express
To his Excellency Thomas Wharton Esq. President of the Executive Council of the State of Pennsylvania.
Endorsed on the back
Return of the Officers of the Militia of the County of York July 5 th 1777.
260.
Pennsylvania p
Secretaries Office
I certify that the above is a true extract from the original papers remaining on file in this Office. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of said Office at Harrisburg this 10 th day of September 1845.
J. B. G. [Signature] Dep. Secy Com d

Return of the additional Militia company of York County ordered out to escort the convention prisoners to Camp Security and to Lancaster on their March in 1781.
Commanding officers Capt. Henry Wertz Capt. Nicholas Delwicks Capt. ~ Erhman
Time of Service 1. Month and 8 days 1. Month 1. Month and 8 days.
Major Ashton Keen and waggon 1. Month. do. Capt. Collins
Jacob Wilt. Dep. Mus.
Yorktown July 1. 1781.
Pennsylvania ss.
Secretarys Office
I certify that the foregoing is a true extra copy of the original paper remaining on file in this Office.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal of said Office at Harrisburg this 10 th day of September 1845.
H. Petrik Depy Secy Comm te

State of the accounts of Richard McCallister Esq. late Lieutenant of York County, from the time of his appointment, March. 1777 to March 1780.
   To warning Capt. Nich. Gelvis's Company to march March 29 th 1778.  £ 7. 10.    To warning Capt. Nich. Gelvis's Company to march October 23 d 1778  3. 10    To warning Capt. Nich. Gelvis's Company to march February 11 th 1779  3. 10   
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg Dec. 3 d 1853.
I certify the above to be true extract copies taken from the a/c of Richard McCallister late Lieutenant of York County remaining on file in this Department. Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid
E. Banks Aud. Genl.

Eighth Battalion of York County Militia
Col Henry Mayle Lieut Col.  Major Joseph Lilley Capt. 1st Nichs Gelvin 1 st Lt. Adams Hoopord 2 d Lt George Gelvin Enj Henry Kelly
York Co. Return of Militia June 1778.
Pennsylvania
Secretaries Office
I Certify that the above is a true extract from the original papers remaining on file in this Office
In testimony whereof I hereunto set My Hand and Seal of Said Office at Harrisburg this 10th day of September 1843.
(Signature) Deputy Secy Comm tee

Return of the Regiment of Militia for the County of York Commanded by Col. James Thompson.
Officers Present
   Companies Commissioned Rank and File   Colonel Lieut. Col. Major Captains Lieutenants Ensigns Fit for Duty Not Present Not Absent In Command On Furlough Total     Capt. W m Dods 1 . 1 1 2 . 38 . . . . 38   Capt. Sam l Ferguson . . . 1 2 1 38 . . 3 . 41   Capt. Rich d Calwin . . . 1 2 1 25 1 . 1 1 28   Capt. Thos. Latta . . . 1 . 1 31 . . . . 31   Capt. John Seard . . . 1 2 1 26 1 . . 5 32  
Wilmington Septm r 3 rd 1777-
Col d Sproull M c M c G. of P.
Secretarys Office Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
I certify that the above is a true extract from the original papers remaining in file in this Office
In testimony whereof I set my hand and seal of said Office this 10th day of September 1845.
H. Petrikam
Deputy Secy Comm te

OLD WAR & NAVY JUL 8 1895 FILES.

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Nicholas Selwick
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
York York Co Pa
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
York Pa
Date of death (as near as possible):
O.W. & N. DIV.
Christian name of widow: JUL 18 1895
CHIEF'S DESK
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Remarks:
his Chief Mrs. (Morningstar) Morningside no pension
Your name and address:
Wm A McKellip
She Eckington
3rd T St NE
6-870
Washington D.C.

RECORD NOV 27 1920 DIVISION
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DIVISION OF MINES AND TECHNICAL SURVEYS

IN ANSWERING REFER TO NO. _____
Rev
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF MINES EXPERIMENT STATION AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D. C.
Plant 600. Edgewood Arsenal, Edgewood, Md., November 24, 1920.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am trying to trace back the history of a man by the name of Nicholas Gelwix , who supposedly was a Captain in the Revolutionary Army. His Daughter, a Mrs. Morningstar received a pension in 1853 or 1854. He was born around 1740 and died around 1815 in Hanover, Pa.
Is it possible for you to give me the following information or tell me where I can look same up as I want to join the Sons of the American Revolution and must have this history.
 Place and date of his birth  Place and date of his death  His rank in the Army  His company 
Hoping to receive a favorable reply which will enlighten me in some way, I am,
Very truly yours,
Charles E. Manger.